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R343 OFX

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 OFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,578 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve recommend adjust

poor washer jet spray on o/s

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,206 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,217 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,503 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R343 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R343 OFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R343 OFX registered?

R343 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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